Cape Town-based artist Sasha Hartslief doesn't have to travel far to find creative inspiration. Her series of atmospheric oil paintings reveal the understated beauty of routine, ordinary objects, and days spent in the home. The key to setting the mood in her paintings lies in the light.
Three-dimensional puzzles make great gifts for people of all ages.
Polymer clay is an incredibly versatile medium, ripe for use in any number of crafts.
Slovakia-based artist Maria Svarbova captures the hypnotic symmetry of swimming in her series of fine art photographs. She uses indoor pools as the setting for models to pose in athletic stretches, diving stances, and swimming strokes. The result is distinct portraiture that combines the monotonous patterns of tiles with bright spot colors to evoke a retro aesthetic that at times has the vibe of a Wes Anderson film.
Knotting—or macramé—is one of many crafts being revived by those who love working with their hands.
Have you always wanted to learn how to draw cartoon people but weren't sure where to start?
Embroidery has been around for centuries, and the craft continues to evolve today. Artists are pushing the boundaries of their materials and bringing to life extraordinary designs with needles and thread. One of those creatives is Japanese textile artist ipnot. She stitches 3D replicas of food, household items, leaves, and more that look astonishingly real. Ipnot was inspired to take up embroidery after watching her grandmother’s stitching techniques as a child.
Seoul-based tattoo artist Hen creates vibrant body art inspired by the animal kingdom.
With a career spanning over 40 years, Cindy Sherman is considered one of the most successful photo artists living today.
After three years of renovation, Louis Vuitton’s Ginza Namiki store in Tokyo’s Ginza district is back in business with a new unique façade. Japanese architect Jun Aoki designed a shimmering face for the historic store through the use of unique panels and dichroic film to create patterns reminiscent of reflecting water. New York-based interior designer Peter Marino crafted the store’s interiors with thoughtful touches following the water theme.
Beautiful patterns emerge from everyday life if you know where to look.
Welcoming a child into the family is a momentous occasion, and many parents choose to commemorate their baby's first months...
